In My Own Words | Jackie Kay

Duration: 45'00''

Synopsis

One of Britian’s most loved poets, Jackie Kay, on how her powerful work draws from her life’s journey, considering race, gender and identity with tenderness and humour.

Further Information
Other Archive resources
Old Tongue | BBC Two | 2011

Blethering Scots | Jackie Kay reads 'Old Tongue'

Jackie Kay discusses her love of the Scots language and reads her poem 'Old Tongue'.
BBC Two | 2009

My Life in Verse | Jackie Kay

Jackie Kay talks about the inspiration for her writing.